There are places you visit once and forget, and then there are places that quietly rearrange your understanding of something you thought you already knew. The Savannah Bee Company, tucked along the charming stretch of Broughton Street in the heart of downtown Savannah, belongs firmly in that second category. I walked in expecting a jar of honey and walked out with a genuine education, a shopping bag full of golden treasures, and an inexplicable urge to become a beekeeper.
Founded by Ted Dennard in 2002, this company started with a simple but powerful idea: that honey, like wine, carries the flavors of its landscape. The flagship store on Broughton Street is where that philosophy comes to life in the most delicious way possible. The moment you step through the door, the warm, floral scent of beeswax and wildflower honey wraps around you like a welcome. The space is beautiful in that effortless Southern way — warm wood tones, amber-lit jars lining the shelves, and a staff that genuinely loves talking about their product.
The real centerpiece of the experience is the honey tasting bar. Yes, you read that correctly. Much like a wine flight, you can sample an array of varietal honeys sourced from across the country and around the world. There is Orange Blossom from Florida, rich and citrusy. Tupelo from the river swamps of Georgia and the Florida panhandle, prized for its buttery smoothness and the fact that it never crystallizes. Acacia from Hungary, pale as sunshine and delicate as a whisper. Each one is distinct, and the staff walks you through the differences with the kind of casual expertise that makes you feel like you are learning something remarkable without being lectured at.
Beyond the tasting bar, the store carries an impressive range of honey-based skincare products — lip balms, body creams, and beeswax candles that make exceptional gifts. If you are traveling with someone difficult to shop for, this is your answer. Everything is beautifully packaged and made with the same care and sourcing standards that define the honey itself.
Broughton Street is already one of Savannah’s most walkable and enjoyable corridors, lined with independent boutiques, coffee shops, and historic architecture. The Savannah Bee Company fits naturally into a morning or afternoon stroll through downtown. Pop in after breakfast, take your time at the tasting bar, and leave with something genuinely special from one of Savannah’s homegrown success stories.
Whether you are a foodie, a curious traveler, or simply someone who thinks they already know what honey tastes like, the Savannah Bee Company will pleasantly prove you wrong. Do not miss it.
